Mental Health LitigationSteve2019-12-31T19:01:44-08:00
Mental Health Litigation
The Mental Health Litigation Unit utilizes civil commitment hearings for individuals who have completed their maximum prison sentences but remain a danger to society and meet the statutory definition of sexually violent predators, mentally disordered offenders, or offenders formerly found not guilty by reason of insanity. Commitments are generally for one to two years and are for the purpose of treatment not punishment.